Total 15 Senior Executive level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Edinburgh, Abingdon, Cardiff

RPS is looking for a Senior Town Planner to join our National Development & Infrastructure Planning Team based in Cardiff or Bristol. The range of work on offer is wide and varied and will provide you with rich experience in town planning. Working alongside a range of multi-disciplinary services within a team of planning experts, you will have the opportunity to assist and deliver on a broad range of planning applications including residential, mixed-use developments, data centres, airports, retail, logistics and major infrastructure projects.

With our planning service at the heart of the business, the role will give you a progressive step-up in presiding over planning casework and help towards defining a career pathway towards promotion.

We are RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and take care of projects that create shared value to a composite, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We are looking for people who can find a solution to the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication, enabling us to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here you will find work that is stimulating and rewarding, and you will be guided every step of the way.

What you will be doing

You will be aiding our strategic planning work, which includes the preparation of representations to Local Plan consultations and developing planning strategies to promote land and development for inclusion in Local Plans.

· Assisting Planning Directors’ in successfully delivering their planning caseload, including preparing Planning Statements and representations to Local Plan consultations

· Developing your written and oral communication techniques

· Directly engaging in our business development initiatives

· Actively guiding our Planners, Assistant Planners, Graduates and Apprentices

· Contributing/ engaging in our Prospects Planning Group

Who we are looking for

· A fully qualified RTPI chartered town planner, with experience in a planning consultancy or local government role

· Aptitude to work to established time frames

· A keen interest in planning, development, and environmental issues

· A good working knowledge of planning policy

· Attention to detail and a proactive mindset

· A strategic thinker and someone who can readily address problems

· A market awareness and a good knowledge of local planning issues

What is in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you will, be helped as far as you want to go.

We are proud to be an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide and development for everyone.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You will be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we are happy to communicate about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you will have a conversation with one of our recruiters prior to an interview with the Team. All applications will be considered.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 28,000 staff in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a spearheading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to find a solution to some of the world’s most intricate problems.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

RPS is looking for experienced Landscape Planner(s) to join our team at Senior or Principal level. Working both alone and as part of a team you will assist the successful delivery of projects at all scales, across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK.

We work on a diverse range of projects including some of the most exciting Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the UK and internationally, including large scale energy projects - think GW rather than MW! - as well as renewable, commercial, education, residential, leisure and major infrastructure developments. Our renewables work includes solar, offshore and onshore wind, international interconnector and energy storage projects.

We are RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and take care of projects that create shared value to a composite, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We are looking for people who can find a solution to the problems that matter. Here you will find work that is stimulating and rewarding, and you will be guided every step of the way.

What you will be doing

· Reflecting the range of our work, your work will include site and desk-based work. Typically, your work will include:

· Working on landscape projects for both internal and external stakeholders

· Writing and contributing to LVIAs / SLVIAs / TVIAs to assist a wide range of projects at all scales, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, typically in the renewables sector

· Undertaking site visits and viewpoint photography

· Inputting into landscape masterplans and landscape and ecological management plans

· Working closely with other colleagues in the Landscape Team and more widely within RPS, including multi-disciplinary colleagues and project teams

Who we are looking for

You will have a degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline and ideally be a Chartered Member of The Landscape Institute (CMLI) with relevant years of experience applicable to this level, and be able to offer the following:

· Excellent report writing and organisational techniques

· Experience of conducting LVIAs for a range of project scales. Knowledge of, and experience working on, projects in the renewable energy sector would be an advantage

· Trained in AutoCAD and desktop publishing software

· Be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and under your own initiative to targets

· Willingness to travel for project work

Experience of, and contributing to, the DCO (Development Consent Order) process would be an advantage. Similarly, experience of, or willingness to be involved in, providing evidence at Public Inquiry.

What is in it for you?

We are an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we assist learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you will be assisted as far as you want to go.

We identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we are happy to communicate about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You will be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you are not a number, you are part of the solution.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you will have a conversation with one of our recruiters prior to an interview with the Team. All applications will be considered.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 28,000 staff in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a spearheading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to find a solution to some of the world’s most intricate problems.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The post holder will work as part of a team a National Strategic Clinical Network within the NHS Wales Executive to deliver their programme of work. The Network has the responsibility to deliver an agreed programme of work within the wider Executive Programme. The post holder will support the Programme Manager in the administrative functionality, maintenance and oversight of specific streams of this work programme. Although this post will sit within a National Strategic Clinical Network there may be a future requirement, in agreement with the post holder, to work across the Executive supporting other networks or programmes of work. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Emergency Planning team ensuring communication between directorates, divisions and stakeholders Provide information and advice in a timely manner Provision of an effective and professional Emergency Planning service when liaising with colleagues, partners and the public using tact and diplomacy to encourage effective working when dealing with any communication difficulties Communicate with a wide range of health and other professionals both locally and nationally, advising on available methods and resources Manage incoming correspondence and emails, including that of a confidential and sensitive nature, exercising independent judgement in order to initiate appropriate action Liaise and negotiates with staff and project teams to support the efficient running of Emergency Planning projects and business functions Word processing to RSA III, NVQ Level 3 or relevant equivalent experience, together with a high level of numeracy and written and spoken English Good working knowledge and experience in the management of business, secretarial and office procedures some of which are non-routine You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Providing administrative support to assist with the planning or delivery of a Programme / projects to deliver strategic objectives. Supports, facilitates, and monitors progress of projects. Identify risks and reporting to the Programme / Project manager. The post holder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders using good communication and negotiating skills.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The Opportunity:



The Curriculum Transformation Programme, a part of the Strategic Change Service, are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join the team.

We are a small team, with strong academic development and programme experience, delivering our initiatives in a collaborative and open space for us all to shape our University for students and staff.

This post is fixed term (2 years) and full-time (35 hours per week). We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Ability to work on several projects at the same time
React quickly to changing demands and to handle different high priority tasks at the same time;
Work with minimum supervision accurately and consistently to high standards;
Work effectively in a team and in partnership with stakeholders;
Develop positive working relationships

The post holder will work as part of a team supporting the Wales Cancer Network within the NHS Wales Health Collaborative to deliver their programme of work. The Network has the responsibility to deliver an agreed programme of work within the wider Collaborative Programme. The post holder will support the Programme Manager in the administrative functionality, maintenance and oversight of specific streams of this work programme. Although this post will sit within the Cancer Network there may be a future requirement, in agreement with the post holder, to work across the Collaborative supporting other networks or programmes of work. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

The post holder will work as part of a team a National Strategic Clinical Network (NSCN) within the NHS Wales Health Collaborative to deliver their programme of work. The Network has the responsibility to deliver an agreed programme of work within the wider Collaborative Programme. The post holder will support the Programme Manager in the administrative functionality, maintenance and oversight of specific streams of this work programme. Although this post will sit within a National Strategic Clinical Network (NSCN) there may be a future requirement, in agreement with the post holder, to work across the Collaborative supporting other networks or programmes of work.

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be partnering with a highly reputable organisation within the tourism industry who are looking to appoint a Senior HR Business Partner, initially on a 7 month Fixed Term contract basis. This organisation has offices based all over Scotland so they are very flexible with the location of the candidate and have flexible hybrid/remote working available, with travel required to Edinburgh only once per month.
Your new role
In this role you will be responsible for providing support and advice across the business and will work across various departments and directorates as a dedicated business partner. You will support with both strategic and operational HR duties including the delivery of strategic frameworks and projects, providing specialist internal consultancy, contributing to areas of improvement and supporting line managers with ER cases, recruitment, learning and development, MI analysis and policy implementation.
This role offers a varied, challenging and exciting workload. You will be operating at a senior level within the team and your experience will guide both staff and managers on all HR queries, being a key member of the organisation.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be an experienced HR generalist who has previous experience operating in a business partner capacity. You will need proactive organisation skills and excellent influencing skills, along with self-management and initiative and a can-do attitude that is willing to get involved and make things happen.
What you'll get in return

• Annual Salary of £45,000-47,000
• Flexible hybrid working - 1 day per month required in the office in Edinburgh or more if preferred in any of their Scottish offices
• Full time hours 35 per week (part time/compressed hours may also be considered)
• 36.5 days annual leave plus buy more sell back
• Extensive L&D opportunities
• Generous Maternity & Paternity leave
• Competitive pension schemes and a range of lifestyle benefits

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Join us as a Senior Technical Business Analyst

• Take on a critical role supporting the bank to achieve customer advocacy by eliciting and understanding the internal and external technology customer needs
• You'll be working in a vibrant, forward looking team and helping us to shape the future of our business
• As a key member of our team, you’ll enjoy extensive collaboration and can expect great visibility for you and your work
• This is a leadership role, experience of leading teams or significant deliveries is expected along with developing others and setting guidance and best practice
• We offer a range of flexible working arrangements depending on the type of job you do and the type of flexibility you need, you can join us on a part-time or full-time basis

What you'll do

In your new role, you’ll be accountable for producing business requirements to inform future state design, supporting teams in understanding the requirements and their linkages to the overall domain strategy. In the course of your work, we’ll also look to you to build, manage and maintain a positive working relationship with stakeholders and third party suppliers across multiple franchises and functions.

You’ll be responsible for understanding, challenging and developing our business, customers, strategic goals and how the teams operates in order to support the realisation of desired outcomes by the team.

You’ll also be:

• Capturing, validating and documenting business and system requirements and making sure that they’re in line with key strategic principles
• Interacting with customers, key business and technical stakeholders and the team to obtain and document functional and non-functional needs
• Analysing existing system documentation to summarise existing system functionality as it relates to the work at hand
• Supporting the identification of team priorities based upon feedback from the customers, key stakeholders and the team as well as dealing with uncertainty where requirements or solution are not clear
• A key player in managing and resolving complex problems both within area and at enterprise level

The skills you'll need

You’ll need to hold an appropriate business analyst certification, such as BAX, CPRE and CBAP, provide functional support for the full end to end development cycle including requirements, testing and implementation. Additionally, you’ll have a good understanding of payments, Agile values, principles and methodologies with experience of working within an Agile environment.

You’ll also need:

• Experience of applying business analysis tools and techniques
• Strong knowledge of payments domain ideally with hands-on experience working with different payment schemes from an application, support or operational perspective
• Basic knowledge of databases, interfacing, industry standard syntax JSON or XML is essential, familiarity with public cloud and microservice concepts is beneficial
• Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to your peers and management level colleagues
• Good collaboration and stakeholder management skills

A well established independent Opticians based in Leith are looking for a full time Senior Optical Assistant to join the team.

Optical Assistant- Role

• Professional independent Opticians
• Focus on personalised eyecare and eyewear
• Offer a unique styling consultation
• Access to an amazing frame range - Face a Face, Gotti, Tom Ford
• Specialist clinics - myopia management, visual stress, sport vision etc
• Exceptional reputation in the area
• Small close knit team
• Single testing room practice
• Acting as a supervisor in the practice making sure everything is running smoothly
• Full time working 5 days a week including Saturdays
• 9am to 5.30pm
• Salary between £24,000 to £28,000 DOE
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Experienced Optical Assistant
• Interest in fashion and brands
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic
• Confident to make bold recommendations

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

Grade UE08: £45,585 to £54,395 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)

Corporate Service Group (CSG)

Contract type: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Open-ended (permanent)


The Opportunity:

Human Resources are a strategic partner in delivering the University of Edinburgh’s mission and values. We have an important role in shaping aspirational and innovative long-term people strategies that attract, develop, reward and retain a highly motivated and diverse workforce. We are a community of over 140 HR professionals who strive for a positive supportive culture and working environment. We influence change initiatives, define talent and development opportunities and deliver quality life cycle services that help the University and its Academic and Professional Service staff succeed.

As Senior HR Partner aligned to Corporate Services, you and the team will contribute to the provision of a professional HR service to around 3,000 staff across a diverse range of departments and roles. You’ll plan and organise a range of HR activities over the departments you support. This includes developing HR plans and contributing to strategies which support the annual business planning over the medium to long term. You’ll act as a conduit between Corporate Services departments and other HR teams, to deliver value adding guidance and expertise, drive a consistent approach and a seamless service for our colleagues.

You’ll need a well-developed level of professional knowledge and experience to effectively analyse and interpret each situation, and offer pragmatic, business-focused advice and guidance, balancing legal implications, risk appetite and business need. You’ll be communicating with, challenging and influencing a variety of stakeholders effectively, presenting sound and well-reasoned arguments. Challenges will vary in size and complexity and will normally be solved through discussion, direction and advising on suitable options with a high degree of tact, sensitivity and emotional intelligence. You’ll take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of decisions made, using these as an opportunity to continuously improve the delivery of an effective HR service. Overall you’ll need the ability to effectively prioritise and balance a busy workload and competing demands.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Educated to degree level or with comparable relevant experience
Proven track record in HR roles
Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
Proven project management and change management skills
High level of personal credibility
Thorough, in depth knowledge of UK employment law
Demonstrable ability to coach managers
Able to effectively establish and manage own work priorities
Ability to adapt and work effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups
Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office software

We have a current opportunity for a Senior Business Process Analyst on a 2 year Fixed-term basis. The position will be based in Edinburgh with a mix of on site and remote work.

As the Senior Business Process Analyst you will be supporting the Transformation Organisational Design Lead in the development of the Target Operating Model and specifically leading the design of "best fit" research support services for prioritised initiatives across the programme. These projects are aligned to the future for the organisation against a set of complex and diverse requirements, varied stakeholder perspectives, and a complex organisational environment. You will design support services which meet our stakeholders and organisations needs and enable transformation with flair, enthusiasm and commitment to engaging our staff in shaping our future research support services.

You will be involved in developing, leading and maintaining all the business design stages and use various good practice methods, tools and techniques.

• Salary; £48-59k DOE
• Holidays; 40 (Including Bank Holidays)
• Pension; 31% (21% Employer Contribution)

Essential Skills;

• Demonstrable practical experience of target operating model and/or business blueprint design and implementation spanning capabilities, services, business processes and organisation structures.
• Practical applied experience of improving existing services and establishing new services which are "customer" facing and operating in a highly complex operating environment.
• Practical experience of co-creating services with people accessing services and people delivering services.
• Established/ demonstrate expert understanding of, and experience in the application of, operating model archetypes such as layered support models, flexible resource models and business partnering.
• Demonstrable experience in design artefacts across multiple disciplines (e.g. service design, organisation design, process design, capacity building, process design)
• Working knowledge of industry-recognised service design frameworks, standards, and tools; demonstrable experience in applying these to deliver design outputs.
• Demonstrated experience of working with business analysts using their data to demonstrate an evidenced based approach to design service options.
• Experience of service design and/or service improvement within an internal service environment which is highly devolved in a large complex organisation.
• Demonstrable stakeholder engagement, management, and negotiation skills, including the ability to engage effectively with both business leaders and technical/subject matter experts.
• The ability to clearly articulate design options, benefits, and challenges, and reviewing and assurance of design outputs against Target Operating Model and design principles.
• Applied experience in the use of design-related standards and frameworks - e.g., BPMN 2.0

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